Bucks Fizz performed the timeless classic tune Making Your Mind Up, together with the now famous skirt ripping dance routine. This was one of the most up-tempo songs of the evening, and with only two rounds of voting to go, it was a three-way tie between Germany. the UK and Switzerland. Switzerland were yet to vote and gave eight points to the UK, but Nil Points to Germany. Despite the final jury giving Germany maximum points, Bucks Fizz won the contest.
This victory was to set them up for a career that was to be as successful as any British Eurovision winner before, or since. They went on to be one of the most popular bands of the 80s with a string of hit singles and albums.
Making Your Mind Up was a number one for the group in nine different countries and received gold disc status in four countries.. This was promptly followed by a further two top twenty hits - Piece Of The Action and One Of Those Nights - and a self-titled album which went Gold in the UK and Platinum in Australia.
After winning the contest, the group built on their success with other awards and accolades. In November 1981, they won Best Song Award at the Yamaha Song Contest (oriental Eurovision) in Tokyo with the song Another Night.
Their next single, released in November 1981, The Land Of Make Believe went Gold before Christmas of that year and went on to become one of their most popular songs, reaching Number One in three countries and winning the Amplex Golden Reel Award for one million copies sold.
In 1982, the success for Bucks Fizz continued and in April of that year the group's fourth single, My Camera Never Lies, went straight to Number One in the UK. This was followed in May by the group's second studio album, Are You Ready, which went Gold immediately. This also produced another hit, Now Those Days Are Gone, which reached number 8 in the UK charts.
1984 was to be an eventful year. Bucks Fizz toured the UK on a 7 week sell out tour.
1983 saw the release of If You Cant Stand The Heat which reached number 10 in the UK charts. This was followed by Run For Your Life. Both singles were featured on the group's third studio album, Hand Cut, which charted at number 15 in the UK.
Later that year saw the release of When We Were Young, a slightly different sound with Jay on lead vocal. London Town followed and then a Greatest Hits album which finished the year on a high.
Three more singles were released: Talking In Your Sleep, Golden Days and I Hear Talk which was a surprise club hit in America. Fate was to deal the group a devastating blow that year: whilst on tour in December there was a horrific Coach crash which resulted in the serious injury of Mike Nolan.
As Mike was on the road to recovery Bucks Fizz received yet another blow as Jay Aston decided to depart the group after a scandalous affair with the bands Manager which made front page of all the tabloids.
Auditions were held in London for a Jay Aston replacement. About 800 girls turned up to audition and finally Shelley Preston was recruited to replace Jay.
1986 saw Bucks Fizz back on top of the charts with a new look, a new record deal with Polydor and a new single called New Beginning. The single reached number 8 in the UK charts and was a great success.
A further two singles were also released this year: Love The One Your With" and Keep Each Other Warm, together with what would be their 5th studio album, Writing On The Wall.
The single Heart Of Stone was released in 1988. This would later be covered by Cher a couple of years later.
Shelley Preston decided to leave the group in 1990 to pursue solo projects and the group continued as a trio.
The group's albums are currently available on CD, as well as a recently released Best Of CD/DVD which made the top 40 in May 2007.
Oh Suzanne
Bucks Fizz Lyrics
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No time to lose, no memories to keep
No future left to lose
Hearts entwine, rules are signed
No peace of mind, no tears left to weep
No feelings to confuse
Another stray affair
To cry for
Like a cold night wind
With an open door
To run for
Oh Suzanne
She's out to get that man
Oh Suzanne
He ran before the end began
A cruel dream, where love has been
T o stir emotion, barely ever seen
And rarely ever lost
Then she creeps, to others arms
Without a thought for hate
T hat comes between
Love's departing chance
Another stray affair
F or those who care
To cry for
Like a cold night wind
With an open door
T o run for
Oh Suzanne
She's out to get that man
O h Suzanne
He ran before the end began
And her name was Suzanne
So when you hear her calling
In the dead of night, don't answer!
'Cause a broken heart
And a broken mind spell danger!
Oh Suzanne
She's out to get that man
Oh Suzanne
He ran before the end began
The lyrics to Bucks Fizz's song "Oh Suzanne" tell a story of a tumultuous and chaotic relationship between two people. The song suggests that the pair have been through a lot together, and while they may have once had feelings for each other, there is no longer any love there. The singer describes the relationship as a "stray affair" that is not meant to last, and they suggest that there is no future left to lose. Despite this, the two seem to be caught up in each other in some way, unable to move on but also unable to find true happiness together. The chorus of the song repeats the titular character's name, suggesting that she is the one who is driving the relationship forward, despite the fact that the two are clearly not meant to be together.
Throughout "Oh Suzanne," the lyrics suggest that the relationship at the center of the song is dangerous and damaging. The idea of a "cruel dream" where love has been is particularly striking, suggesting that the two are caught up in something that is not real, but which is causing them both pain. The singer cautions others not to answer when they hear Suzanne calling in the dead of night, suggesting that she is someone to be avoided. Despite this, it is clear that the singer and Suzanne's man are still in some way caught up in the relationship, suggesting that they are unable to fully escape from each other's grasp.
Line by Line Meaning
Running fast, running deep
They are rushing towards something recklessly and wholeheartedly without considering the consequences.
No time to lose, no memories to keep
They are so focused on their goal that they don't have time for anything else, not even reminiscing.
No future left to lose
They don't have any prospects or plans to look forward to, and therefore nothing to lose.
Hearts entwine, rules are signed
Two people have come together, and have made a pact to follow certain regulations.
No peace of mind, no tears left to weep
They are restless, without any tranquility, and exhausted from crying.
No feelings to confuse
They are certain and clear about their emotions and intentions.
Another stray affair
This is just another casual and meaningless romantic relationship.
For those who care to cry for
For those who are sensitive or sentimental enough to grieve over it.
Like a cold night wind
It is like an unwelcome and chilling breeze in the night.
With an open door to run for
There is an easily accessible escape route or option.
Oh Suzanne
The person being referred to in the song is named Suzanne.
She's out to get that man
Suzanne intends to capture or seduce the man in question.
He ran before the end began
The man left the situation early, before anything serious or problematic occurred.
A cruel dream, where love has been
It is a harsh and unrealistic reality that is nevertheless infused with some love or affection.
To stir emotion, barely ever seen
It is intended to ignite emotions that are rare or difficult to elicit.
And rarely ever lost
These emotions are almost never forgotten or unimportant.
Then she creeps, to others arms
Suzanne sneaks up on someone else and takes over his affections or attention.
Without a thought for hate
She is not motivated by negative feelings or spite.
That comes between
Anything that stands in the way of her goals or intentions.
Love's departing chance
The slim opportunity for love to work out or blossom is fading away or gone.
So when you hear her calling
If you hear Suzanne trying to get your attention,
In the dead of night, don't answer!
Don't respond or acknowledge her advances, especially in the middle of the night.
'Cause a broken heart
She is likely to cause emotional pain or injury to anyone who gets involved with her.
And a broken mind spell danger!
Someone with a broken or unstable mind can be unpredictable and potentially hurtful.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDY HILL, WARREN BACALL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
FizzPunk
FIZZTASTIC!!! very well done Thanks
ZanduckTV2
Not as good as Rules of the Game, some of the lyrics are indistinct.
BP63
what do you know?